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Sudanese Army Reclaims Wad Madani in Major Victory

1/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Sudanese army celebrated a pivotal victory on January 11, 2025, reclaiming the strategic city of Wad Madani from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This hard-fought win in the brutal conflict that erupted in April 2023, claiming countless lives and displacing millions, ignited waves of jubilation throughout Sudan.

History

Historical Context

The conflict in Sudan traces back to the 2019 coup that ousted Omar al-Bashir, leading to a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF, formed from the Janjaweed militia, gained notoriety for atrocities in Darfur. The current civil war, igniting in April 2023, reflects deep-rooted ethnic tensions and a fight for control over Sudan’s resources, resulting in widespread humanitarian crises.

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Story summary

The Sudanese army celebrated a pivotal victory on January 11, 2025, reclaiming the strategic city of Wad Madani from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This hard-fought win in the brutal conflict that erupted in April 2023, claiming countless lives and displacing millions, ignited waves of jubilation throughout Sudan.

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